# CR Electric

> Full-service residential and commercial electrician serving the New Orleans metro area and the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain for over 25 years. Family owned, licensed and insured, with 24-hour emergency service from two locations.

## Key facts
- Business: CR Electric (CR Electric LLC)
- Owner: Chris Ray - 25+ years of electrical experience; expert in Louisiana building compliance
- Locations:
  - Harahan (Southshore): 215 Gordon Ave, Harahan, LA 70123 - (504) 737-6024
  - Covington (Northshore): 74309 Eta Ave, Covington, LA 70435 - (985) 400-8141
- Hours: 24/7 emergency service; free estimates in core service areas
- Service area: Metairie, Kenner, New Orleans, Harahan, River Ridge, St. Rose, Destrehan, Covington, Mandeville, Madisonville and surrounding parishes (Jefferson & St. Tammany)
- Credentials: Licensed & insured; Master Electricians on staff; BBB A+; on Google, Yelp, Facebook
- Awards: 2026 Best of Jefferson Parish - Gold Winner, Electrical Services (https://www.crelectric.com/awards/best-of-jefferson-parish-2026/)
- Coupons/specials available: https://www.crelectric.com/coupons/ (e.g., $100 off total panel change, $20 off dedicated circuit, $10 off any service call)
- Brands installed: Eaton, Square D, Generac, Leviton, Legrand, Broan, 3M

## Services
- [Electrical Panel Upgrades & Replacement](https://www.crelectric.com/services/electrical-panel-upgrades/): Outdated or overloaded panel? We upgrade fuse boxes and breaker panels to 200-amp service safely and to code.
- [Electrical Repairs](https://www.crelectric.com/services/electrical-repairs/): Dead outlets, tripping breakers, flickering lights, lost power? Our licensed electricians diagnose and fix it fast.
- [LED Lighting Installation & Retrofits](https://www.crelectric.com/services/led-lighting/): Cut your energy bill and brighten every room with energy-efficient LED lighting for homes and businesses.
- [Residential Lighting & Fixture Installation](https://www.crelectric.com/services/residential-lighting/): Chandeliers, recessed lights, ceiling fans and fixture replacements installed cleanly and safely.
- [Security & Outdoor Lighting](https://www.crelectric.com/services/security-outdoor-lighting/): Light up entries, paths and dark corners with motion and dusk-to-dawn security lighting that deters intruders.
- [Warehouse & Commercial Lighting](https://www.crelectric.com/services/warehouse-commercial-lighting/): High-bay LED, retrofits and code-compliant commercial lighting installed for warehouses, shops and offices.
- [Home Standby Generator Installation](https://www.crelectric.com/services/home-standby-generators/): Whole-home backup power that turns on automatically when the grid goes down - sized, installed and serviced.
- [GFCI & AFCI Protection](https://www.crelectric.com/services/gfci-afci-protection/): Code-required shock and fire protection for kitchens, baths, bedrooms and outdoor circuits - installed right.
- [New Construction Wiring](https://www.crelectric.com/services/new-construction-wiring/): Complete electrical wiring for new homes, additions and commercial build-outs - from rough-in to final.
- [Aluminum Wiring Repair](https://www.crelectric.com/services/aluminum-wiring-repair/): Homes wired with aluminum are a fire risk. We make safe, permanent connection repairs that solve it.
- [Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors](https://www.crelectric.com/services/smoke-carbon-monoxide-detectors/): Hardwired, interconnected smoke and CO alarms installed to code to protect your family day and night.
- [Attic & Ventilation Fan Installation](https://www.crelectric.com/services/attic-fans/): Beat the Louisiana heat and lower cooling bills with properly installed attic and ventilation fans.
- [Vacancy & Insurance Inspections](https://www.crelectric.com/services/vacancy-insurance-inspections/): Electrical inspections for vacant properties, insurance requirements and 4-point reports - fast turnaround.
- [Real Estate Electrical Inspections](https://www.crelectric.com/services/real-estate-electrical-inspections/): Pre-sale and pre-purchase electrical inspections that give buyers, sellers and agents confidence and clarity.
- [Surround Sound & Audio Wiring](https://www.crelectric.com/services/surround-sound-audio-wiring/): In-wall and in-ceiling speaker wiring, home theater and whole-home audio runs done cleanly.
- [Hot Tub & Jacuzzi Wiring](https://www.crelectric.com/services/hot-tub-jacuzzi-wiring/): Safe, code-compliant 240V circuits, GFCI protection and disconnects for hot tubs, spas and jacuzzis.
- [Doorbell & Video Doorbell Systems](https://www.crelectric.com/services/doorbell-video-doorbell-systems/): Wired and video doorbells, chimes and transformers installed and troubleshot - including Ring and Nest.
- [Electrical Timers & Controls](https://www.crelectric.com/services/electrical-timers-controls/): Timers, photocells and smart controls for lighting, HVAC, pumps and equipment - set it and forget it.
- [Phone Line Wiring & Repair](https://www.crelectric.com/services/phone-line-wiring/): Telephone jack installation, wiring and repair for homes and businesses - new lines and troubleshooting.
- [Cable & Data Line Wiring](https://www.crelectric.com/services/cable-data-line-wiring/): Coax, Ethernet (Cat6) and data cabling for TVs, internet and networks - clean runs, strong signal.

## Service area pages
- [Electrician in Harahan, LA](https://www.crelectric.com/electrician-harahan/)
- [Electrician in Covington, LA](https://www.crelectric.com/electrician-covington/)
- [Electrician in Metairie, LA](https://www.crelectric.com/electrician-metairie/)
- [Electrician in Kenner, LA](https://www.crelectric.com/electrician-kenner/)
- [Electrician in Mandeville, LA](https://www.crelectric.com/electrician-mandeville/)
- [Electrician in Madisonville, LA](https://www.crelectric.com/electrician-madisonville/)

## Guides & articles
- [7 Signs Your Electrical Panel Needs an Upgrade](https://www.crelectric.com/blog/electrical-panel-needs-upgrade-signs/)
- [Standby vs. Portable Generators: What's Right for a Louisiana Home?](https://www.crelectric.com/blog/standby-vs-portable-generator-louisiana/)
- [Why Does My Breaker Keep Tripping? (And When to Worry)](https://www.crelectric.com/blog/why-breaker-keeps-tripping/)
- [Hurricane Season Electrical Prep for Louisiana Homeowners](https://www.crelectric.com/blog/hurricane-season-electrical-prep/)
- [Aluminum Wiring: The Hidden Hazard in 1960s-70s Homes](https://www.crelectric.com/blog/aluminum-wiring-dangers-signs/)

## Contact
- Harahan: (504) 737-6024
- Covington: (985) 400-8141
- Website: https://www.crelectric.com/